LOAN OFFICER

SOUTHEASTERN BANK HINESVILLE, Georgia, United States Accounting/Finance

About this position

Description:

Loan Officers facilitate the lending process by interviewing applicants, analyzing financial data to determine creditworthiness and guiding customers toward a suitable product. Duties include:

  • Loan Origination & Processing: Interview applicants, gather financial documentation, and process loan applications with accuracy.
  • Underwriting & Analysis: Evaluate credit reports, income, and debt-to-income ratios to determine creditworthiness.
  • Decisioning: Approve or deny loans within established lending authority limits.
  • Customer Service & Counseling: Explain loan options, terms, and interest rates to consumers, helping them choose the right products.
  • Sales & Business Development: Promote bank products to new and existing customers to meet financial goals. Be active in the community through involvement in civic organizations, boards and other activities.
  • Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to federal, state, and Bank policies. 
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Southeastern Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years in customer service, banking or financial services
  • Understanding of lending regulations, credit reports, and financial analysis 
  • Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, proficiency with loan origination software and other technology 
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  • Professionalism

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field, and/or equivalent experience.